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![New Louisiana Law To Regulate Electronic Ankle Monitors](http://townsquare.media/site/160/files/2024/07/attachment-GettyImages-1235754483.jpg?w=980&q=75)
New Louisiana Law To Regulate Electronic Ankle Monitors
What this means for both the electronic monitor providers and the person wearing the bracelet.
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BEWARE: DEADLY Virus Has Invaded Texas And Is Spreading Rapidly
Texas is way too familiar with mosquito season each year. As Texans we are all aware by April, these vicious mosquitoes will make their way into the great state and be an annoying pet for at least the next six months.
THE STATE OF TEXAS IS UNDER A DEADLY ATTACK...
![Louisiana’s Culinary Gems: Specialty Meats Revealed](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2010/12/Meat-Getty.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Louisiana’s Culinary Gems: Specialty Meats Revealed
Here are a few of the specialty meat staples you are bound to encounter in a Louisiana kitchen:
![$3.5 Million Manufacturing Facility Opens In Lake Charles](http://townsquare.media/site/160/files/2024/07/attachment-368206902_6485313084880773_4390282793363655742_n.jpg?w=980&q=75)
$3.5 Million Manufacturing Facility Opens In Lake Charles
Process Service Specialists move in at the Port of Lake Charles and they're hiring! Here's what to know and how to apply.
![Louisiana Named Most Affordable State to Buy a Home](http://townsquare.media/site/33/files/2024/07/attachment-RS29003_ThinkstockPhotos-610143266-scr.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Louisiana Named Most Affordable State to Buy a Home
The study analyzed house price data and average salaries in the U.S. to reveal which states offer the most affordable homes in 2024.
![Shreveport Woman Guilty of Killing Baby](http://townsquare.media/site/180/files/2024/07/attachment-Burns.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Shreveport Woman Guilty of Killing Baby
A Shreveport woman accused of shaking a baby to death is headed to prison for life after she was found guilty.
![Texas & Louisiana Top States for Known Serial Killers](http://townsquare.media/site/180/files/2024/07/attachment-Serial-Killer.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Texas & Louisiana Top States for Known Serial Killers
According to research, both Louisiana and Texas rank top 10 in producing serial killers.
![Shreveport Man Found Guilty of Church Burglary](http://townsquare.media/site/180/files/2022/08/attachment-GettyImages-84611044.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Shreveport Man Found Guilty of Church Burglary
A man who broke into a Keithville church late last year and stole numerous items pleaded guilty to the crime Tuesday, July 9, 2024 in Caddo District Court.
![USPS Making Big Service Changes For Mail In Texas](http://townsquare.media/site/166/files/2024/07/attachment-Untitled-design-2024-07-11T170046.066.jpg?w=980&q=75)
USPS Making Big Service Changes For Mail In Texas
Soon the only mail you will get at home might be junk.
![Overturned 18-Wheeler Closes Exit Ramp Off I-10 in Louisiana](http://townsquare.media/site/29/files/2024/07/attachment-Screen-Shot-2024-07-12-at-7.54.43-AM.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Overturned 18-Wheeler Closes Exit Ramp Off I-10 in Louisiana
An overturned 18-wheeler in Duson, Louisiana closed an exit ramp off of I-10.
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Join The Vitalant Race: Donate Blood, Save Lives, And Win Prizes
Join the Vitalant Race Against the Clock Blood Drive before July 12 to save lives and score free goodies.
![Iconic Gulf Shores Eatery Closing - Louisiana Fave for 67 Years](http://townsquare.media/site/33/files/2023/11/attachment-closed-sign-Tim-Mossholder-via-Unsplash.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Iconic Gulf Shores Eatery Closing - Louisiana Fave for 67 Years
Louisiana vacationers who have spent time in Gulf Shores will be saddened to learn an iconic breakfast and lunch spot is closing it's doors after 67 years.
![Weather Service Offers First Glance at Louisiana Fall Outlook](http://townsquare.media/site/182/files/2019/09/RS5259_168799698.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Weather Service Offers First Glance at Louisiana Fall Outlook
The National Weather Service is offering a sneak peek at what Louisiana's first few weeks of fall might bring. When will those gumbo pots be coming out?
![Louisiana Police Looking for Family of Man Who Died a Month Ago](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2024/07/attachment-450840198_799370035663056_4896293552299456733_n.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Louisiana Police Looking for Family of Man Who Died a Month Ago
Robert Louis Focht, Jr. was involved in an incident in which he later succumbed to his injuries.
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Mission to Free Louisiana – Make State an Independent Country
A Louisiana religious leader believes Louisiana should step away from states like California and New York and become an independent nation. Here is his reasoning.
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No Mini Shampoos in Hotels - Will Louisiana Ban Them Too?
One of the "perks" of staying in a hotel, the tiny bottles of shampoo and conditioner, might be pulled from your favorite hotel. Here's why.
![Baton Rouge, La. Ranks as One of the Least Safe Cities in America](http://townsquare.media/site/180/files/2022/04/attachment-gettyimages-1219410516.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Baton Rouge, La. Ranks as One of the Least Safe Cities in America
A new study looking at safety in U.S. cities shows that three Louisiana cities are among the least safe in the country, and the state's capital is near the bottom.
![Louisiana Law Complicates Gypsy Rose's Pregnancy Announcement](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2024/07/attachment-Untitled-design-2024-07-11T162714.212.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Louisiana Law Complicates Gypsy Rose's Pregnancy Announcement
Gypsy Rose recently announced she was pregnant with boyfriend Ken Urker, but here's how the baby may actually be for ex Ryan Anderson.
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Meet the 5 Richest Families in the State of Texas
The list ranks families that are worth $10 billion dollars or more.
![Apparently, That's Not Crawfish Fat We've Been Eating](http://townsquare.media/site/33/files/2020/06/20200602_100608.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Apparently, That's Not Crawfish Fat We've Been Eating
According to LSU AgCenter nutritionist Beth Reames, the scrumptious yellowish-orange crawfish fat we love so much isn't actually "fat".